The Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings square off Monday night in Game 6 of their Western Conference semifinal series. Detroit can close out the 'Hawks with a win. Chicago is looking to force a Game 7 back in its building.

After nine games in the regular and postseason, each team knows what it takes to beat the other. We won't see many surprises. This game looks to go down like the others in this series. It may come down to which team is able to come out on top of these key matchups.

1. Jonathan Toews vs. Henrik Zetterberg

Zetterberg has been a thorn in the side of the Blackhawks' captain the entire series. Coach Joel Quenneville freed up Toews for most of Game 5 and Toews responded with his first goal of the playoffs.

Detroit will have the benefit of last line change Monday, so expect to see Zetterberg plastered to Toews as he was in the last two games at Joe Louis Arena. If Zetterberg can blanket his counterpart as he has earlier in the series, it will be tough for Chicago to win.

If the Red Wings captain forces a meltdown from Toews resembling his Game 4 performance, it spells real trouble for the Blackhawks. Toews needs to stay focused and win this battle.

2. Chicago's Forecheck vs. the Red Wings' D

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The Blackhawks have been able to force a lot of turnovers out of Detroit's blueline corps, so perhaps the x-factor in this matchup is how effectively Chicago capitalizes on the giveaways they create in the Red Wings zone.

Niklas Kronwall is possibly still smarting from the hit laid on him by Bryan Bickell in the third period of Game 5. I'd expect Kronwall to play, but the Red Wings defense would be weakened if he isn't able to go.

Chicago will likely attempt to replicate the pressure they have put on the Detroit defense. If the Red Wings can stand the heat, it will be a big factor in Game 6.